In the 30 years that I’ve worked in the electric utility industry, I’ve seen a lot of changes — advancements…
Author: David Callis
David Callis
David Callis is a 1982 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, with a degree in business administration. He served the Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association in various roles until his retirement in 2022.
As we venture carefully into 2021, we’re hoping to turn the corner and have a smoother, safer and more…
Tennessee has one of the better highway systems in the nation. One of the innovative features I appreciate is the…
Radnor Lake State Natural Area is located a few miles from my office. Trails meander through the woods surrounding…
Throughout many years of writing a monthly column, I typically resist the urge to use the theme of “thankfulness” in…
My friend — and occasional running partner — Tony Anderson recently completed a yearslong journey of running a marathon in…
By this time in any given year, I’ve attended several business meetings at electric cooperatives across Tennessee — from Mountain…
Many years ago, the band Alabama had a big hit called “Angels Among Us,” a song about those around us…
Uncharted territory. That’s a fitting description of our current situation in just about every category: a fragile economy, widespread social…
As we’re nearing the midpoint of 2020, I think everyone is ready for this year to just be over or…